Job description

Inventory Control Supervisor

Under general supervision from a supervisor or manager, an inventory controller performs an array of tasks that are essential to the company’s operations and success. Here are the essential roles of this professional:

· Develops the inventory management strategy of the company with the goal to control costs within budget, generate savings, rationalize inventory and maximize the working capital available.

· Maintains and manages inventory of materials and stocked products, which include stock locations and profiles. Using a mainframe computer, he/she accounts for receipts of new items, returns, back-orders and associated issues, and inputs essential data on all the handled materials, while adhering to strict accounting and auditing procedures.

· Controls perpetual inventory stock counting and accuracy checks, processes and approves payment invoices, and investigates discrepancies and shortages to minimize overstocks and remove redundant and obsolete raw materials.

· Ensures that the inward goods and stock control department is properly controlled and organized for sufficient production support and for the achievement of corporate goals.

· Based on suggested and computer-monitored order listings, he/she performs regular cycle counts of inventory materials and assists in conducting yearly physical inventory counts.

· Ensures inward products are received and managed according to the company’s standard procedure, so materials will be readily available for production or whenever needed.

· Organizes and maintains the inventory floor area to ensure efficient material storage and handling. He also maintains labeling systems on the stock items.

· Makes sure that any late materials or those that hold up production for a certain reason are followed up until they are received. Also, he/she sees to it that sub-contract processes are received back and ensures no late deliveries in the future with suppliers.

· Provides routine management data regarding inventory performance, which involves evaluating and monitoring usage and cost of materials, consumables and scrap.

· Creates daily reports to control the key critical areas of the stock system and address any discrepancy. This task involves managing control measures to make sure inaccuracies and errors are highlighted and resolved.

· Performs miscellaneous duties, which are work-related, as assigned.
Qualifications and Other Preferred Skills
To be qualified as an inventory controller, one must possess a high school diploma or something equivalent, but most of the time, a post-secondary degree is required. Due to the nature of the job, numerical skills are highly preferred by employers.

One should also ideally have relevant professional qualifications or suitable background experience in controlling inventory and purchasing, which means that it would be more helpful to have a detailed understanding of material requirements planning (MRP) and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are also sought out by employers as the work might be in a demanding and customer-

focused working environment. This also means that business administration and personal organization skills in accordance with the modern best practice methods are also favored.

To be more effective in his position, an inventory controller should also be able to establish and maintain good working relationships with other members of the company and vendors.
Working Conditions and Physical Demands
An inventory controller should have considerable physical strength, as his work may require handling of objects that can be up to several kilograms heavy. He normally works in a typical interior/office environment, where he would frequently switch movements that include sitting, walking, talking, working with tools and operating equipment. Occasionally, he might also need to do some climbing and even crawling in a cold storage environment.

• Ability to understand instructions in Country's official language or as defined by Lineage Logistics.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work in temperatures as low as -20 Fahrenheit/-25 Celsius in cold storage sites or up to 100 Fahrenheit/37 Celsius in dry storage sites while wearing company provided personal protective equipment and freezer gear.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 lbs.; weight may be more dependent upon facility.
• Ability to work a flexible work schedule and shift, including weekends if needed.
• Operate a stand up forklift and electric pallet jack.

FreshOne Distribution Services provided the following inclusive hiring information:

We are an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Inventory control: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: One location

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